why nmu evergreen

Bring Your Hustle and Drive.
We’ll Help You Level Up.

NMU Evergreen: Put Your Experience to Work

No two learners have the exact same story, but they all have a need for options in how they further their education. NMU Evergreen meets that need, providing programs that help you translate experience and determination into success.

The Student Experience

NMU offers non-degree and degree credentials across many different careers and industries. They are a great fit for:

Working adults ready to upskill by earning a degree, certificate, or licensure.
Transfer students who want to finish the degree they started.
Professionals ready to earn a master’s degree.
Learners who need online options that fit their schedules.
Adult students preparing for a career change.

NMU Evergreen at a Glance

When you invest in your education, you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting in return. NMU has spent years pushing the boundaries of what higher education can look like for working professionals, connecting you with flexible programs that build upon your experience and allow you to level up.

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Years developing programs for students of all ages and backgrounds

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Top Midwest Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report)

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Career-advancing programs

Education When and How You Need It

Life doesn’t always follow a linear path, and your education shouldn’t, either. At Northern Michigan University, the right time to pursue your next academic endeavor is when it’s right for you.

At NMU, you’ll meet experienced instructors who are leaders in their fields. They see the drive and determination you have to elevate your skills and meet that with expertise and an unwavering commitment to your success. The curriculum they teach across our on-campus and online programs ensures that the goals you have are met.

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Learn More About our Programs

Use the links below to learn more about continuing education programs offered through NMU’s Division of Extended Learning and Community Engagement.

College of Technology & Occupational Sciences

Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Global Campus for Online Learning

International Programs

International Admissions

Invent@NMU

Northern Promise

NMU Mission and Vision

Bring It North is embedded in everything we do at Northern Michigan University. Through NMU Evergreen, we offer learners experiences that open doors to opportunities. We foster connections between learners, leaders, communities and the world around them, building upon NMU’s time-tested legacy of fostering growth and success in our exceptionally determined students.

Aerial view of the NMU campus during the fall.

Northern Michigan University History

Founded in 1899 as Northern State Normal School, NMU became a university in 1963 and now is home to 6,500 students.

A view of the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan with a picturesque orange and pink sunrise in the background.

NMU’s Home Campus

NMU’s 360-acre campus in Marquette, Michigan, has more than 50 facilities, including award-winning laboratories and the Superior Dome. It is nestled within a natural environment that is always evolving and growing, just like our students.

Keep Moving Forward With NMU Evergreen

Wherever life has taken you, there’s a place for you with NMU Evergreen. Bring your drive and endless intellectual curiosity, and we’ll connect you to the pathway that builds the skills and practical knowledge you need to expand your career. Explore options built for returning students, working adults and anyone ready for what’s next.

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